The SLAT Ethos
ASPIRE / CHALLENGE / ACHIEVE
From 1st September 2016, South Lincolnshire Academies Trust (SLAT) will
consist of two all-ability, non selective schools, Bourne Academy and Spalding
Academy (formerly Sir John Gleed School). The main aim of SLAT schools is to
ensure that all students receive a high quality education within a safe, caring
environment and within an atmosphere of mutual respect.
From September 2016, SLAT intends to share and integrate the characteristics
of Bourne Academy described below within the newly created Spalding
Academy.
BOURNE ACADEMY
The school is proud of the excellent and considerate behaviour of students in
and around the school; students and staff have mutual respect. The strong
pastoral structure, involving a house and ‘half-vertical’ tutoring system,
promotes a positive, reward based culture.
The school has a multi-pathway curriculum at all key stages that ensures all
students are able to achieve their potential, regardless of their ability on entry
to the school. Academic rigour is valued at all stages and students are grouped
according to ability in the core subjects from Year 7.
The focus in the classroom is on ‘active learning’, with students’ participating
in a range of activities designed to promote their interest and engagement, so
that they make good or outstanding progress in lessons and over time. The
school’s formative assessment and marking system supports students’
‘learning journey’ and informs them what they need to do next to improve.
A large variety of extra-curricular activities, including sport, the creative arts,
community projects and the Duke of Edinburgh Award enhance the formal
curriculum at Bourne Academy. The school’s extensive, varied SMSC
programme broadens students’ education and prepares them for life in
modern Britain.
The continued professional development of staff is a priority at Bourne
Academy, with high quality school based training linked to the priorities of the
School Development Plan. The school’s consistent, systematic appraisal system
supports staff development and underpins continuous school improvement.
Bourne Academy promotes a positive, consistent & supportive approach to
behaviour management. There is regular recognition & rewarding of students
who have a positive attitude to school life. Positive ‘behaviour for learning’ is
the norm, with sanctions for any who do not comply. Consistency in dealing
with issues in school, around school & outside school if it affects the education
and safety of students, ensures that all students and staff alike know what is
expected in terms of student conduct.
In summary, on a daily basis, staff and students live up to the SLAT’s motto of:
‘Aspire, Challenge, Achieve’